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Welcome to JCC Families this
autumn! Celebrate the holidays
JCC style: Rosh Hashanah boasts
our ‘Little Bees’ schools’ project,
Sukkot offers creative cooking
and crafts, and Hannukah has
the sensational production of
Latke Who Couldn’t Stop
Screaming at the Roundhouse.

We’ll be continuing the
adventurous Half Term Club,
exploring East London and
making a splash at Limmud!
There’s something for you and
all of the family: parenting
events, courses, classes and
much, much more…
With all this excitement, we think
we’ll need a cup of tea to calm
ourselves down.
Hope to see you at an event
soon!

A Note About Bookings
decide to come to an event.
We are always delighted when you
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If you can book online in advance
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there are enough chairs and nibb
Thank you!

PRICES & CONCESSIONS
We know that times are tough.
At the JCC, we try to price our
events to make them accessible
to all. We produce events for
everyone, and want to make
sure as many people as possible
can afford to come along.

This season, we’ve made an
effort to keep our prices at the
same level as they’ve been for
several years.
We offer concessions and
opportunities to attend our
events as a volunteer – just
phone and ask.

JCC Online
Do you follow us on
Facebook and Twitter?
FACEBOOK
Get involved with the JCC and
our community on Facebook.
‘Like’ our Families fan pages,
JCC Family Fun and JCC
Bubbulas as well as our general
page JCC for London, to stay
up to date with our events,
exclusive competitions and
special offers.

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for news and updates on our
programme and other interesting
happenings.

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www.jcclondon.org.uk

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Join 2,500 people from all backgrounds and perspectives
for the hottest event in the coolest month of the Jewish
calendar – with specially tailored programming and
facilities for families with babies, children and teenagers.

23 TO 27 DECEMBER
SHABBAT LIMMUD 21 TO 22 DECEMBER
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Find out more and book now
at www.limmud.org/conference
Quotes taken from Limmud 2011 participants
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whole family fun

Sunday 21st October
Get your groove on at the JCC family
disco! Dance under the disco ball,
move to the retro tunes and enjoy
a fun afternoon with your family.
• ·Come dressed to party or help
yourself to the fancy dress selection
• ·Take on Dad at the Limbo rock
• ·Dress up as a super hero
• ·Get the whole family face painted
• ·Relax and unwind with one of our
fabulous mocktails
Suitable for children aged 0-6 with
their families

Sunday 18th November
Looking for family-friendly Mitzvah
Day activities? Look no further
– join the JCC with its flagship
Mitzvah Day programming.
Food Collection
11AM – 4pm
Can you help us on Mitzvah Day outside
Tesco Express, Heath St, Hampstead,
for a couple of hours or more?
We’ll be collecting individual donations
of non-perishable food items and toiletries
from customers in aid of the New North
London Synagogue Drop-In Centre for
destitute asylum seekers. The centre
provides this vulnerable group with a much
needed lifeline. Come with a big smile and
friendly conversation!

Check out our
website for updates
and other local
projects

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The idea is simple: fill a shoe box with
gifts and it will be given to someone
in need. Items like a new hat or scarf,
or perhaps a small toy for a child will
be much appreciated by those living in
poverty in the UK. If you would like to
fill a box or to help us distribute them,
please get in touch!
To get your school involved e-mail
schools@jcclondon.org.uk.

whole family fun

Schools Project:
Shoe Box Appeal

Sunshine for Seniors
2.30pm – 4pm
Warm up your vocal chords and join
us – and musician Emily Rose Simons
– as we sing to the residents of Spring
Grove Care Home. Bring family and
friends and a lot of spirit and soul!
World Peace Garden
11am – 4pm
Continue to support the regeneration
of this formerly disused piece of land
and help us as we continue to transform
it into a World Peace Garden! Last year
we did a phenomenal job clearing,
digging and planting. This year we’re
getting our hands back into the soil.
We’ll provide everything you need,
but if there are any tools or gloves
you can bring with you please do let
us know.
You can sign up to our Mitzvah Day
activities on www.jcclondon.org.uk
and get your friends and family
involved too!
For more information please contact:
David Yehuda Stern on 020 7317 8817
or david.yehuda@jcclondon.org.uk

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Wednesday 28th November
– Sunday 30th December
YaD Arts in association with Tall Stories (the company that
brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom) return
to the Roundhouse this December after Tall Stories’ sell
out run of Twinkle Twonkle last year.
Our Hannukah Latke jumps from the boiling pan and
races through the wintery village which is deep in the
throes of festive preparations. Lost amongst the snowy
landscape, the Christmas lights and pine trees, will our
Latke ever find where it belongs?
Co-commissioned by the Roundhouse and the Jewish
Community Centre for London, this new adaptation of
the absurdly funny Lemony Snicket story is vividly brought
to life by Tall Stories.
A show about being yourself and appreciating others,
Latke is the perfect family show to see this winter.
Supported by Arts Council England and the Family Circle.
Age range: 5+

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Thursday 27th December
Puppetry, carnival and circus skills
fuse to create a unique family offer
at Limmud!
Make and operate larger-than-life
animal puppets, sharpen your circus
skills from juggling to tight-rope
walking, and get ready to show off
your creations to all at the showstopping Limmud Gala.
Age Range: 3+
This is a closed event for Limmud
participants only. Come and join the fun by
booking for conference at www.limmud.org

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BUMPs

Starting Monday
22nd October*

ANTENATAL
CLASSES
Why book an antenatal course
with the JCC?
The JCC presents a comprehensive
antenatal course, with a uniquely
Jewish perspective.
Some of the topics we
cover include:
• Realistic information on
what happens during birth
• Your pain management choices
• Practical skills for labour
including breathing,
massage and birth positions
• Early days with your baby
• Jewish rituals surrounding
birth and what it means to
be a Jewish parent

Our tailored classes guide
parents to be through the maze
of birth and parenthood, helping
you learn everything you need to
know to prepare for childbirth.
Our teachers are Emma Bloom,
an NCT trained antenatal teacher,
and Jessica Overlander-Kaye,
an experienced Jewish
educator and NCT trained
antenatal teacher.
You will come to our classes
as individuals, and leave as
a community.
The course will be held in Muswell
Hill. If you’d like more information,
please call 020 7431 9866 or
email sara@jcclondon.org.uk
*Times/dates flexible depending
on due date

Time
8pm
Venue
Muswell Hill. Address will
be advised on booking.
Price
£200 per couple
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

The JCC, in partnership with
The Babyworks, is proud to
offer our very popular
programme for brand new
parents. This course will answer
all the burning questions you
didn’t even know you needed to
ask until your baby arrived.

Session 1

Our expert teachers will look at
sleep, feeding, development,
health and illness, bonding,
travelling and becoming a family.
We’ll also take some time to
see how you are doing with the
transition into parenthood and
all the ups and downs it entails.

presented by ‘Stories Come to Life’
Celebrate the holidays with
this fun-filled workshop,
brimming with creative ideas
and exploration! Take part in
storytelling, crafts, puppets and
music with Elinor Honigstein.
Sukkot
Sunday 30th September
• Storytelling performance
• Crafts
• Build a take-away mini sukkah
• Create puppets to hang in
the sukkah
Time
4pm – 5pm
Venue
LRRA Hall,
1 Dresden Close,
London NW6 1XP
Price
£8.50 per child
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

a coffee morning with a difference!
Remember the days before nappies
and severe sleep deprivation?
Remember books, arts and culture,
current affairs, clothes without weird
little stains on?
Well we’re not going to promise to
bring all that back but perhaps we
can give you a small reminder of it!
We will send you a SHORT article to
read in advance of the event – then
we will meet and discuss it. Like
grown-ups. With coffee, some good
munch, and toys and games for the
little ones. And if you like it then you
can suggest the next article…
Time
11am – 12pm
Venue
Love Food Café,
202 West End Lane,
London NW6 1SG
Price
FREE
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

Soup, Shuls
and
Schools
Explore the Jewish East End with your Family
Join JCC favourite Rachel Kolsky
for a family-oriented tour of
Brick Lane. Discover all the hidden
secrets of the Jewish East End!
The tour is specially designed for
children of primary school age
and their families. Bring sharp
eyes, a little imagination and a
lot of energy! These tours are
very popular so advance booking
is essential.

Time
11am – 1pm
Venue
Meeting point will be advised
on booking
Price
Adults £10,
Children £5,
Family Ticket (2 adults
and 2 or 3 children) £25
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

Age range: Children aged 5+ and
their families. Please note all children
must be accompanied by an adult.

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MINI MAVENs

Sunday 30th September

Creative Cooking
Scrummy Sukkot and Super
Sweet SimchaT Torah
Build an edible sukkah and a
tasty Torah in Fabienne VinerLuzzatto’s kitchen! Create
delicious dishes to share and
celebrate, in this hands-on
holiday workshop. From savoury
to sweet, there’ll be something
for all tastes!
Age range: 6 – 10.
This is a drop off event.
The event is Kosher
but unsupervised.

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Time
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue
Hampstead Garden Suburb, N2
Address will be advised
on booking.
Price
£20
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

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Wednesday 31st October

Half Term

Activities CLUB
Stretch your mind, body and
creativity with our famous JCC
half term workshops. They are
designed to create physical
and mental challenges in a
stimulating and fun environment,
with plenty of activity options.
Come along to learn something
new and make a whole bunch of
great friends in the process.

Choose from our array of
activities and spend each day
learning new skills and creating
something amazing!

Day 1
Art/Circus Skills/
Photography Workshops

Day 2
Football/Cooking/Art/
Puppetry Workshops

Day 3
Outdoor Activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Climbing,
Abseiling, High Ropes, Pedal
Karts, Aeroball, Orienteering
Join us on a trip to Tolmers
Scout Centre and test your
physical abilities to the limit!

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MINI MAVENs

Join the whole 3-day package
for a reduced price, or sign
up for the individual days that
appeal to you most! Contact
sara@jcclondon.org.uk for a
booking form.
Age range: Year 1 to Year 6

Time
Venue

10am – 4pm
Parliament Hill School,
Highgate Road,
London NW5 1RL
Price
£40/day or
£100 for the 3-day package
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866

NEW! Kiss and Fly:
our supervised drop off will be
in operation, no need to park!

Music CLUB
Calling all young musicians!
Come and take part in an exciting
new course, involving chamber
music, orchestral playing, singing,
improvisation and more. Working
with players from the Orchestra
of the Age of Enlightenment
this course encompasses the
creative aspects of making music.
The music sessions will culminate
in a performance for all the
family which will include Biberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Battalia, as well as other pieces
and songs.
The course will include:
Innovative Musicianship
Explore and develop your
composition skills.

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MINI MAVENs

Chamber Music
Develop your creativity through
ensemble playing.
Orchestra
Play together with children of all
ages and stages.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Learn all about musical structure
through movement.
Director: Debbie Diamond
Music Club is open to all with an interest
in music. Please let us know if you play an
instrument and to what level.
Please email sara@jcclondon.org.uk for
more information and to book your place.
Age range: Year 1 and upwards

In 1926, Ab Solomons brought
his wage packet home for his
wife Celie. As a token of his love,
he doodled on the packet.
From then on, Ab drew Celie a
cartoon every week, recording
the ups and downs of their
family’s life in the East End.
In 2009, writer and director
Danny Braverman discovered
a crate containing over 3,000
of Ab Solomons’ cartoons.
In these special performances,
he tells the story of Ab and his
family. It’s a chronicle full of
humour and sadness, giving a
glimpse into the Jewish East End
and allowing the public to see
Ab’s cartoons for the very
first time.

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JCC Schools

Little
Bees

Participating schools will
learn about a day in the life
of a worker and queen bee,
the structure of the hive,
the production of honey,
and how we can collectively
encourage honey bees to
visit green spaces.

Join the growing JCC schools’
community! This term we will
be increasing young people’s
awareness of ecological issues
and teaching about the critical
role of the honey bee in our
delicate ecosystem.

The JCC is committed to
developing a passion for
pollination in young people.
We also hope to encourage
school communities to one day
host their own hives.

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Better Parenting

Monday 22nd October

Starting School
Meet Sarah Ebner, writer of
The Times education blog
School Gate, and author of
The Starting School Survival
Guide: Everything you need
to know about starting school
(White Ladder Press).
If you have pre-schoolers or
children who have already
started school, and have
more questions than answers
or just need a bit of support,
then this session is for you!

Time
8pm
Venue
The Spaniards Inn,
Spaniards Road,
London NW3 7JJ
Price
£5
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866
Please note that the venue is in an
upstairs room. Please let us know if
accessibility is an issue.

Advance booking advised.

Tuesday 13th November

Dads’ Night
First time dad? Old hand?
Stepdad? Adopted dad?
Gay dad? Wannabe dad?
JCC Parenting invites you to
join our inaugural Dads’ Night.
We’ll be screening A Dad is
Born (Love Productions) – a
documentary about the journey
into fatherhood for three very
different men. The screening will
be followed by a full and frank
discussion about what it means
to be a dad. Men only.

Time
8pm
Venue
The Spaniards Inn,
Spaniards Road,
London NW3 7JJ
Price
£5
To book Online at jcclondon.org.uk
or call the JCC office on
020 7431 9866
Please note that the venue is in an
upstairs room. Please let us know if
accessibility is an issue.

Advance booking advised.
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Teen Spirit

Things are about
to change…forever!

Summer 2013 at the Jewish
Community Centre for London
It probably seems like a long
way off, but Summer 2013
is going to be a big summer
at the Jewish Community
Centre for London on the
Finchley Road. If you are
aged 15 or above, now is the
time to register your interest
in one or more of our
upcoming projects – and to
let us know what you think.

Travel the World
We’re not the only Jewish
Community Centre in the world
you know! We’re currently
putting together programmes in
association with JCCs in Europe
and the US. Want to know more?
E-mail us on
travel@jccventures.org.uk
to register your interest.
Be an intern

Join the Team
Are you a leader? Do you want
to be? We need staff for our
Summer Scheme. Whether
you have loads of experience
working with kids, or none at all,
our comprehensive training and
planning programme will mean
you have everything you need to
be the best you can be! You will
develop great professional skills,
have a unique work experience
for your CV, make loads of
friends and have great fun.
What more could you ask for?
Oh yes, we’ll pay you as well.

We have many opportunities
for internships next summer.
If you want to find out more
about life in admin, finance,
event management, fundraising,
building management, marketing
or more, then let us know and
we’ll set up an interview.
If you’re selected, you’ll have
the opportunity to have some
amazing work experience and
to shadow senior managers.
E-mail us on
internships@jccventures.org.uk
to register your interest.